🌱 How Marshall police tracked a stolen weed trimmer to a pawn shop

Good morning to you Marshall! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Marshall police tracked a stolen weed trimmer to a pawn shop
• Why a Marshall court ordered Hallsville’s historic LaGrone Chapel vacated
• Why Marshall’s water may taste different starting June 4

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 69.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Marshall Police Recover Stolen Property, Arrest Suspect Caught Pawning Weed Trimmer (greenvillechronicle.com) — Marshall police quickly recovered a stolen weed trimmer and arrested a suspect after tracking a vehicle to a local pawn shop, returning the equipment to its owner. Officers also found a possibly stolen chainsaw and urge residents to secure lawn tools, record serial numbers, and use security cameras to help prevent similar thefts in Marshall neighborhoods.
   

2. Baptist congregation evicted from historical LaGrone Chapel property in Hallsville (news-journal.com) — A Harrison County justice of the peace in Marshall has ordered LaGrone Chapel Baptist Church to vacate the historic LaGrone Chapel property in Hallsville within 30 days, ruling it belongs to The Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The decision follows a dispute over disaffiliation and ownership, leaving the Baptist congregation searching for a new worship location while Methodist leaders decide the site’s future.
   

3. Marshall, TX water system maintenance: Taste/odor may change (ktalnews.com) — Marshall residents should expect possible changes in water taste and odor as the city performs routine maintenance on the public water system from June 4–29, temporarily switching from chloramine to free chlorine. Officials stress the process is standard, improves water quality, and that chloramine-treated water remains safe for everyday use.
   

4. Marshall ISD welcomes new coaches, staff for 2026-2027 year (ktalnews.com) — Marshall ISD has introduced several new coaches and staff members for the 2026–2027 school year, including roles at Marshall High School and Marshall Junior High. Community members recently met the new Mavericks during a Hall of Fame Meet & Greet, signaling early preparations for next year’s athletics and student support in Marshall.
   

5. Wiley U launches Esports program with Silicon Valley expert (ktalnews.com) — Wiley University in Marshall is launching a new Esports program led by Marshall native and Silicon Valley technologist Taylor Smith, aiming to connect students with high-paying tech and media careers. The program will recruit student gamers immediately, blend competition with academic tracks in technology, business, and media, and tap Smith’s industry network to open doors for Marshall-based students.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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